Bob Marley documentary gets April 20 US release date

The new Bob Marley documentary, titled Marley, will be released in US cinemas on April 20, 2012.

Directed by Kevin Macdonald and produced by Marley's son Ziggy Marley, the documentary focuses on the life and music of the iconic reggae artist.

Magnolia has bought the US rights to the documentary, which will have its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, reports Deadline.

It will then premiere in North America in March at the SXSW music and film festival.

Cable network VH1 will be the first to air the documentary as part of its VH1 Rock Doc franchise.

A UK release has not yet been announced.

Marley's life and music has influenced many artists.

Rihanna's 'Man Down' was inspired by Marley's 'I Shot the Sheriff'. Last year, she covered 'Redemption Song' at the V Festival and did a rendition of his hit 'Is This Love' at an after-party on her Loud tour months later.